Webinar

Implementing an Effective Internal Compliance Programme

Date: 3 Dec 2025 (online)
Time: 1 pm to 1.45pm (SGT)

In today’s fast-changing trade landscape, regulators across the globe are stepping up enforcement of export controls, sanctions, and customs compliance requirements. For businesses, the risks of non-compliance are significant — from loss of business, hefty fines and shipment delays to reputational damage and even loss of export privileges.

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About the event

In an era of tightening export controls and evolving trade regulations, internal compliance programmes (ICPs) have become essential. This session, a continuation from our last webinar, explores how organisations can implement, operationalise, and benefit from robust ICPs that ensure resilience, accountability, and sustained regulatory confidence. Participants will gain practical insights from industry experts on integrating compliance across functions, leveraging automation for screening and risk management, and translating policy into daily practice.

Featured Experts

JESUDEVAN VIVEGANANDAM

Founder, Chief Executive Officer

V Jesudevan has more than two decades of experience spanning the judiciary, government, and private sector, he has advised global corporations and national governments, led high-stakes prosecutions, and navigated complex compliance and enforcement challenges across Asia and beyond. As a former District Judge and Deputy Senior State Counsel with Singapore’s Attorney- General’s Chambers, Jesudevan prosecuted complex financial crimes and advised on civil disputes, corporate fraud, corruption, international sanctions, and strategic trade controls, working in close collaboration with domestic agencies and foreign regulators across the region.

Hermanus Tianadi

Senior Advisor, Trade Compliance

Hermanus Tianadi has close to 2 decades of trade compliance experience. Previously, as Head of Corporate Global Trade Management, at a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer, he kept C-suite executives appraised on key trade regulation updates, and provided advice and guidance. He also built a global team of trade compliance professionals located in Asia, Europe and the US, provided inputs on strategic initiatives, and conducted due diligence during M&As. He also advised C-suite and other senior executives, handled government enquiries, implemented multiple automated screening systems, and introduced Internal Compliance Programmes. ‍

Sebastian Zilm

Senior Advisor, Trade Compliance

Sebastian, a partner at AEB, just celebrated his 20th anniversary with the company. After the first 4 years in Stuttgart, Germany he relocated to Singapore to look after AEB's key accounts in the APAC region. Covering various roles in Project Management and Account Management, he is now heading Sales and Business Development for AEB's Trade Compliance solutions, having lead and completed many successful implementations across the whole region.

JESUDEVAN VIVEGANANDAM

Founder, Chief Executive Officer

V Jesudevan has more than two decades of experience spanning the judiciary, government, and private sector, he has advised global corporations and national governments, led high-stakes prosecutions, and navigated complex compliance and enforcement challenges across Asia and beyond. As a former District Judge and Deputy Senior State Counsel with Singapore’s Attorney- General’s Chambers, Jesudevan prosecuted complex financial crimes and advised on civil disputes, corporate fraud, corruption, international sanctions, and strategic trade controls, working in close collaboration with domestic agencies and foreign regulators across the region.

Hermanus Tianadi

Senior Advisor, Trade Compliance

Hermanus Tianadi has close to 2 decades of trade compliance experience. Previously, as Head of Corporate Global Trade Management, at a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer, he kept C-suite executives appraised on key trade regulation updates, and provided advice and guidance. He also built a global team of trade compliance professionals located in Asia, Europe and the US, provided inputs on strategic initiatives, and conducted due diligence during M&As. He also advised C-suite and other senior executives, handled government enquiries, implemented multiple automated screening systems, and introduced Internal Compliance Programmes. ‍

Sebastian Zilm

Partner, AEB

Sebastian, a partner at AEB, just celebrated his 20th anniversary with the company. After the first 4 years in Stuttgart, Germany he relocated to Singapore to look after AEB's key accounts in the APAC region. Covering various roles in Project Management and Account Management, he is now heading Sales and Business Development for AEB's Trade Compliance solutions, having lead and completed many successful implementations across the whole region.

Why This Matters
  • Export control regimes are expanding and changing faster than ever.
  • A robust ICP demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to responsible trade.
  • Strong internal processes ensure consistency, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
  • When issues arise, a well-implemented ICP can help position a company favourably with regulators.
Who Should Attend
  • Trade Compliance Managers, Export Control Officers, Legal & Risk Advisors, and Heads of Supply Chain/Logistics.
  • Executives aiming to strengthen governance and mitigate reputational, financial, and regulatory risk.
  • Professionals responsible for ensuring operations align with export controls, sanctions, and customs laws.
Agenda
  • Discussion on the essential elements of an ICP.
  • Leveraging Technology for Compliance
  • Implementing ICPs in Practice
Learning Outcomes
What You'll Learn
Why Attend?  
  • Practical steps on how to implement and sustain an ICP.
  • How to integrate compliance into business decision-making.
  • The value of automation in screening and monitoring.
  • Lessons from real-world cases—what works and what doesn’t.

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